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Hobs Moat Medical Centre, Ullerires Road, Solihull (2025)

01/03/2023

Tomorrow is World Book Day 2023! Reading is a key skill for life, and reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income. Encouraging your children to start young is a great idea! World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading by promoting reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. 📖

Experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital suggest:

10 to 15 minutes daily is enough to spark a child’s joy of reading and stories. Think about your daily routine and when would be a good time to read to and with your child – many parents find a bedtime story is an ideal time to spend quiet time reading together.
👨‍👦‍👦 Sit with your child, so they can see the pictures – ask them questions as you read, perhaps asking them to spot something in the picture.
🗣️ Vary your voice as you read – use different pitches or accents, and don’t worry about looking silly; your child will probably enjoy it even more if you do.
💬 You don’t always have to have a book – storytelling is just as much fun and helps your child develop their language. If you have stories and sagas from your own culture, tell a story about them.

To find out how to get involved in World Book Day 2023, visit https://www.worldbookday.com and for more tips on reading with your child, go to https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/procedures-and-treatments/encouraging-your-child-enjoy-reading/

What is your favourite children's book? What books do you remember reading as a child? Let us know in the comments below

27/02/2023

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! 🗣️

Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of their gender or s*x. Symptoms can include:

- Spending a lot of time worrying about your weight and body shape
- Avoiding socialising when you think food will be involved
- Eating very little food
- Making yourself sick or taking laxatives after you eat
- Exercising too much
- Having rigorous habits or routines around food
- Changes in your mood, such as being withdrawn, anxious or depressed

If you feel like you or someone you know may have an unhealthy relationship with food, exercise or body image, talk to your GP. You can find out more at https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

‘Beat’, the UK's leading eating disorder charity, has support teams to help. Chat one-to-one with a friendly advisor on their national helplines or secure web chat service to find the right service for you. 📞💻

Seven days a week, 365 days a year 📅 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/services/me/

24/02/2023

Wakey wakey! Are you struggling with your sleep? Many people don't get enough sleep to stay alert throughout the day.

Here are some tips to sleep better:

🕙 Keep regular sleep hours - Making a habit of going to bed when you feel tired and getting up at roughly the same time helps teach your body to sleep better. Try to avoid napping where possible.

💤 Confront sleeplessness - If you are lying awake and unable to sleep, do not force it. Get up, do something relaxing, and return to bed when you feel sleepier.

😴 Create a restful environment - Dark, quiet and cool environments generally make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

📝 Write down your worries - If you often lie awake worrying about tomorrow, make it a part of your daily routine before bed to write a list for the next day. This can help put your mind at rest.

🚶 Move more, sleep better - Not only is regular exercise good for your physical health, but it's good for your mind too – and being active during the day can help you sleep better. Just remember to avoid vigorous activity near bedtime if it affects your sleep.

☕ Cut out caffeine and avoid alcohol - Try to cut down on alcohol and avoid caffeine close to bedtime.

What do you do to help yourself sleep better? Let us know in the comments below

For more helpful sleep tips and information about how to reduce tiredness and sleep issues, go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue/ or https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

22/02/2023

It's easy for sugar to add up throughout the day. Use our calculator to quickly check how much sugar is in some of the everyday food and drinks your child might have. You'll be surprised how quickly it can add up!

There are loads of ways you can shop smart to cut down on sugar:

✅ Make a Good choice - Look out for the "Good choice" badge in-store and when shopping online to find better options quickly.

🔍 Check the label - Many products have traffic-light labels on the front of packs, which can be a handy guide. Pick items with more greens and ambers, and cut down on ones with any reds.

📱 Scan and know - Use the free NHS Food Scanner app to see how much sugar is in your favourite food or drink and get suggestions for healthier swaps!

🥛 Bigger is not better - The big bottles of fizzy drinks and juice may seem like a good deal, but you're just getting more sugar! Instead, go for water, lower-fat milk, sugar-free or no added sugar drinks.

🚫 Leave it on the shelf - It's the simplest trick in the book. If you do not have sugary sweets and treats in the house, you will not be able to eat them!

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/sugar/ to use the 'sugar calculator', find out how to cut down on sugar, and get tips for shopping smart!

Do you have any tips for cutting out sugar? Let us know in the comments below

20/02/2023

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs a chance to repair, and you can breathe easier.

There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately. It's never too late to quit. You’ve got this! 👍

Go to https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ to find out the best ways to quit today - you can download the free NHS Quit Smoking app, get a free personal quit plan and much more support and guidance.

17/02/2023

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week!

Research shows that helping others can be good for our mental health. It reduces stress, improves our emotional well-being and even benefits our physical health. People who are unwell, elderly or feeling sad will especially benefit from an act of kindness. What better reason to do something nice for other people! 🌟

Doing something nice for someone doesn't cost a lot of time or money. It's the small things in life that can make a big difference and acts of kindness can be done all year round! It’s important to look out for each other in and around our communities. This is how we protect and maintain good mental health for all. Hooray! Visit https://www.randomactsofkindness.org ✨

Let's play 'Random Acts of Kindness Roulette' - Pause this video to get some ideas for what your Random Act of Kindness can be today! 🎉

15/02/2023

Noticing your kids itching and scratching? It might be chicken pox! Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age. It usually gets better by itself after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP. Phew!

Symptoms include:
- An itchy, spotty rash which is the main symptom of chickenpox. It can be anywhere on the body.
- A high temperature or fever
- Aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell
- Headache
- Loss of appetite

You can catch chickenpox by being in the same room as someone with it. It also spreads by touching things that have touched the rash so you'll need to stay away from school, nursery or work until all the spots have formed a scab. This is usually around 5 days after the spots appeared. You can find out more about chicken pox at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/

Speak to a GP if you're not sure it's chickenpox or you're concerned about your child. Tell the receptionist you think it might be chickenpox before going into a GP surgery.

13/02/2023

It's International Epilepsy Day, and because of this, we are raising awareness about first aid for seizures! Seizures can be startling, but don't worry, for most people with epilepsy, a seizure is not an emergency! If you see someone having a seizure, your goal is to keep the person safe. In most cases, it will stop on its own, but it is still essential to follow some basic first aid tips to help and protect the person experiencing the seizure. 💜

☎️ Call 999 if:
- the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
- there are repeated seizures
- the person has difficulties breathing
- the seizure occurs in water
- the person is injured, pregnant, or sick
- the person does not return to their usual state
- it’s a first-time seizure

10/02/2023

February 6th - 12th 2023 is National HIV Testing Week! 🙌

Wherever possible, it is better to prevent the spread of HIV to prevent it turning into AIDS, Here are FOUR GOOD ways to help stop the spread FOR GOOD:

- PrEP is a drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after s*x that reduces the risk of getting HIV
- If you are HIV Positive, HIV medication reduces your viral load to 'undetectable' levels. Once you’re undetectable, you can’t pass HIV on, and your health is protected.
- Testing regularly helps to prevent the spread of HIV - you can get a test in person or order tests online, with free and paid-for options. Many tests will provide you with a result in just a few minutes.
- Condoms are the best protection against STIs and HIV when having s*x

To find out more, visit:
https://www.tht.org.uk
https://www.hivpreventionengland.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

08/02/2023

It's Children’s Mental Health Week 6th - 12th February 2023! The week is run by children’s mental health charity Place2Be and aims to shine a light on the importance of children's and young people’s mental health 👨‍👧‍👦

Place2Be encourages children (and adults) to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways. Parents and carers play an essential role in their child’s mental health - the best part is that you can make it fun!

Check out our free resources, activities and fundraising ideas for families and schools at:
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

What is your favourite way to spend time together as a family? 🤸‍♂️

06/02/2023

This February is national LGBTQIA+ History Month! In support of this, we are raising awareness for health and well-being services available for LGBT+ people 🏳️‍🌈

The LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to le***an, gay, bis*xual and trans (LGBT) communities. They offer free, confidential spaces to talk about s*xual health, STIs, HIV and contraception. They can also provide support and advice for domestic abuse, how to stop smoking, cost of living support, recovery, trans advocacy and much more. Don't worry, you are not alone on your journey!

To find out how they can help you, visit https://lgbt.foundation/howwecanhelp and to find out more about LGBT+ history, go to https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk

How will you be celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month? ✨

03/02/2023

Tomorrow is World Cancer Day! 🌎

World Cancer Day held every 4th of February, is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and acts as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer. 💜

Cancer can be a worry if we get ill or as we get older - but how do we know what signs to look for?

‘Macmillian’ has created a free booklet that is easy to read and clearly explains what the early signs of cancer can look like. The booklet is available to view online, to download to your computer, or you can request a physical copy.

Knowing more about the signs of cancer can help with early detection and save your life or someone else's.

Go to https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/signs-of-cancer-easy-read to access the booklet today - What do you think of this booklet? Let us know in the comments below 📖

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